What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician II - Manamana (Full-Time, 40, Varied Shifts) position at Queen's Health System?
RESPONSIBILITIESI. JOB SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, performs technical functions in the inpatient pharmacy, including but not limited to, filling routine orders, pre-packing medications, managing floor stock and preparing medications for automated dispensing.
- May be trained to compound sterile products or manage controlled medications.
- Performs duties in accordance with departmental and Medical Center policies and procedures.II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
- Essential : standing, walking, stooping / bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking; lifting usual weight up to 40 pounds for 5 feet, pushing / pulling up to 50 pounds for 200 feet, carrying up to 40 pounds for 200 feet.
- Frequent : climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, reaching above / at / below shoulder, repetitive arm / hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged period, frequent gripping of an object.
- Occasional : sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, twisting body.
- Operates various office / pharmaceutical equipment such as typewriter, computer, copier, telephones, calculator, cash register, dispensing machines, drug packaging machine, TPN mixing machine, pneumatic tube system, fax machine, etc.III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :
- Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
- Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer.
- Exposure to noise / vibration from air conditioner, and office / pharmacy equipment.
- Exposure to body fluids, chemicals, some contact with patients with communicable diseases.
- May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment.
- Work environment is fast paced, congested and may be stressful.IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : A. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE :
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certificate of completion from a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) recognized or American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP) accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program; or three (3) months of work experience as a Pharmacy Technician may be substituted for the education requirement.B. EXPERIENCE :
- Hospital technician training and work experience preferred.
- Experience to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in computers and word processing applications, i.e. Microsoft Word.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
